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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Express 2500 Review

How the Dodge Grand Caravan stacks up against the Chevrolet Express 2500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
Price Range: $21,800 - $28,660
2010 Chevrolet Express 2500
Price Range: $25,235 - $32,090
Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Express 2500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Express 2500. The Chevrolet Express 2500 is significantly costlier than the Dodge Grand Caravan when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Express 2500 over the Dodge Grand Caravan. Towing is substantially more the Chevrolet Express 2500's forte than it is the Dodge Grand Caravan's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Express 2500 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Grand Caravan, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Grand Caravan make it more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Express 2500.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Express 2500 is substantially more bulky than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Express 2500 than the Grand Caravan because of its bigger tank. The Grand Caravan and the Chevrolet compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Grand Caravan's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Chevrolet Express 2500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet Express 2500 is a true sports car.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Grand Caravan is quite certainly nimbler than the Express 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet has a bigger engine than the Dodge Grand Caravan. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Dodge Grand Caravan could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet as far as torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Express 2500 is tremendously more powerful than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Warranty
The Chevrolet and the Grand Caravan have the same basic warranty.

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